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SB 3051

Relating to the creation of the Grassland Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Collin County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Angela Paxton

Creates Grassland MUD in Collin County with authority to tax properties, issue bonds, and seize land for utility infrastructure development.

Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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Bill Summary · SB 3051

Legislative bill overview

SB 3051 establishes a new municipal utility district (MUD) in Collin County called Grassland Municipal Utility District No. 1. The bill grants this district authority to issue bonds, impose taxes and assessments on property owners, and exercise limited eminent domain powers to acquire land for utility infrastructure projects.

Why is this important

MUDs are special-purpose districts that provide water, wastewater, and drainage services to developing areas, often in unincorporated parts of counties. This bill enables Grassland MUD to finance and develop utility infrastructure for what appears to be a growth area in Collin County, but it also creates taxing authority that will directly affect property owners within the district's boundaries.

Potential points of contention

  • Property owner assessment burden: Residents and property owners within the district will face new or additional property taxes and fees to fund utility infrastructure, which may not have been anticipated when they purchased their property
  • Eminent domain concerns: The "limited power of eminent domain" allows the district to seize private property for utility projects, raising questions about fair market compensation and due process protections
  • Governance accountability: The bill's framework for district governance, board appointments, and public oversight mechanisms is not detailed in this summary, potentially limiting transparency in how tax revenues are spent

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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